THE SELF BUILD THEATRE
12.00
Wow Factor Design - and How To Get it !
Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful , tried and tested design techniques . Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your home special - both to look at and to live in .
Speaker : Allan Corfield , Design Expert - Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
12.45
Planning Permission : An Expert Guide To Navigating The Planning System
Understanding the process and politics of the planning system is a key element of any self build project and it can seem like a complicated and unpredictable process . This seminar explains the key stages , what you ’ ll need to do , and how to navigate your way through the system . Presented by a leading self build planning consultant , you ’ ll learn how to maximise your chances of success .
Speaker : Sally Tagg , Planning Expert - Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
13.30
Plotfinding Secrets - How To Find Your Dream Property
Don ’ t give up on your self build dream because you ’ re struggling to find a site - join our expert land finder and discover the secrets used by developers and builders to find the best plots , often before they get to market . Learn how to assess a site ’ s potential and evaluate the pros and cons , the likely development costs and how to reduce development risk before proceeding with the purchase .
Speaker : Mark Stevenson , Self Build Expert
14.15 15.00
Successful Project Management : How To Complete Your Project On Time and On Budget
There are many different ways to build or renovate your own home . From using a design and build package company through to managing your own team of contractors , this insider ’ s guide explains the pros and cons , and how to make the right choice for you . Includes a guide to finding and managing builders .
Speaker : Andy Stevens , Award-Winning Master Builder & Broadcaster
Sustainable Home Design and Construction - Moving Towards Net Zero
Creating a low-energy , eco-friendly home starts with taking the right approach to architectural design and siting . We reveal the secrets to minimising heat loss and overheating by working with your design team from the start of the project . Our expert - an acclaimed designer of low-energy homes - gives an insider ’ s guide to the key principles and how to ensure your home performs well .
Speakers : Paul Testa and Allan Corfield , Design Experts - Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
15.45
Heating , Ventilation and Renewables - How To Pick The Right Mix For Your Self Build Project
The choice of different technologies available can be daunting - this session cuts through the hype and helps you establish a clear set of priorities for your project that will help you choose between gas , oil , or electric heating , which renewables makes sense from ground and air source heat pumps so solar pv , plus the options for controlled ventilation , heat recovery and air conditioning .
Speaker : David Hilton , Eco Expert - Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
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